9 Best Festival Tours near Lake Shikotsu
The Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival runs from late January into February, with sculptures and caves built by spraying lake water onto frames for weeks. The faint blue in the ice comes from the lake water itself.
See Noboribetsu’s steaming Hell Valley, Lake Toya and a winter ice festival on a Sapporo day trip, with optional Toya snowmobiling.
Most Popular★ 4.8“James Wong, the kk tour guide, is great. He contacted us in advance before the trip, which made us feel very safe in a foreign country. He also helped us take pictures. The whole trip was very comfortable. Highly recommended!!! The snowmobile was also very…”
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126 reviews10 hoursFrom $56.85
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Compare Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya views, snowmobiling and Lake Shikotsu’s winter ice pillars on a guided day trip from Sapporo.
★ 4.9“the guide is extremely good and helpful!”
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124 reviewsFrom $56.85
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Review this Sapporo winter day trip to Lake Shikotsu and Tomamu, with stop-by-stop timing, costs, guide details, and weather caveats.
★ 4.4“I booked this tour because I was looking forward to see the ice village but unfortunately it was closed so they had some alternatives. I enjoyed seeing the ice festival but we only have limited time and could have spend more time in that area.…”
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78 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $89.25
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See Lake Shikotsu’s water-made ice sculptures glow at night on a Sapporo bus tour, with festival entry and about two hours to explore.
★ 4.5“Very fun, the bus was comfortable, punctual, and the staff were polite. I hope to visit here again next time. Very satisfied and it gave me a very good memory.”
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18 reviews2 hoursFrom $43.65
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Highly anticipated for its breathtaking ice sculptures and serene natural beauty, the Chitose-Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2025 is a must-visit event for winter enthusiasts. However, be prepared for the weather.
★ 4.0“Well organised tour with crystal clear english audio system - even my headphones fitted. As someone who enjoys travelling on one's own I particularly liked having a seat to myself with no-one sitting next to me. Having the audio systeRead more”
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10 reviewsFrom $58.53by Tour&Charter International
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Pair Jozankei’s snowy river valley with Lake Shikotsu’s glowing ice festival on a small-group winter day trip from Sapporo.
★ 5.0“Amazing views & I had great time doing snow rafting and my husband enjoyed the scenery. However, drone images can be taken better since we have to purchase the images & videos for JPY 10,000.”
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10 reviewsFrom $94.59
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Ride from Sapporo or Chitose to Lake Shikotsu’s ice festival for glowing ice displays, a self-guided visit, and a complimentary cream puff.
★ 5.0“Friendly guide, great puff ever.”
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6 reviews2 hoursFrom $35.35
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Discover the beauty of Hokkaido with this 5.5-hour Sapporo tour to Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival and Illumination, featuring expert guides and stunning snow scenery.
★ 4.73 reviews5.5 hoursFrom $54by H.I.S. Co Ltd(TIC)
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Discover the serene beauty of Hokkaido with this small-group tour to Lake Shikotsu’s ice festival and Jozankei hot springs, perfect for relaxation lovers.
★ 5.03 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $111by MIRAI
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